Jack Mercer, the Recording Star
One of animation’s most prolific voice actor/story artists is celebrated with a selection of vinyl and shellac records from his stellar career.
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Animators On “Dick Cavett” and “To Tell The Truth”
In this post, I’m going to share two great TV appearances with directors Bob Clampett and Chuck Jones.
Celebrating the 111th Birthday of “Mercer, the Popeye Man”
Within a few years of his January 1910 birth, artist/writer and “primo Popeye” voice actor Jack Mercer started his entertainment legacy. Let’s look at a few vintage Mercer grooves.
Jack Mercer and Tom Moore Discuss Fleischer Cartoons in 1938
In 1938, The National Board of Review magazine published a radio transcript of “an instructional talk” by Fleischer animator Tom Moore and voice/story artist Jack Mercer.
Popeye Goes to the Movies – on Records
Jack Mercer made his final vinyl appearance in four fine Peter Pan original stories and Robin Williams made his feature film debut in Popeye’s year of big, splashy showbiz glitz.
Jack Mercer as Himself – and Popeye – on Records
With last Saturday being the 108th birthday of the Sailor Man’s most well-known voice, here’s a celebratory look at an LP featuring his voice on almost every groove.
Sing Me A Cartoon #15: Sailor Man Rhythm
Believe it or not, songs were being written about Popeye even before the cartoons started coming out in 1933.
Felix, Huck, Yogi & Jack Mercer on Movie Wheel Records
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Popeye On Television: 1970-1990
It is much more difficult to revive a classic animated character than studios imagine, despite the many examples to show them the error of their ways.
Popeye on Golden Records
Jack Mercer and Mae Questel, and one of the most popular children’s labels of the baby boom era, combined for a perfect storm of cartoon spinnery: Popeye on Golden Records!…
